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    For magical walking trails with the Loita Maasai

    Lying between the two greats of the Serengeti and Maasai Mara parks on the western edge of the Great Rift Valley, this relatively unknown forest “of the lost child” (Loita Naimena Enkiyio) is a microcosm of diverse habitats spanning 330 square kilometres of rolling hills of indigenous forest.

    A beautiful patchwork of glades, valleys, swamps and winding rivers, this is a sanctuary for many of the Mara-Serengeti bird species and is also a sacred place for the Loita Maasai people, who use the area to graze their cattle and collect medicinal herbs.

    Given the lack of predators and the scenic beauty of the area, walking trails are the best way to explore the area and special Maasai guides will take you on these assorted mobile camping treks and routes. This is a truly intimate and instructive encounter with this Maasai Tribe as they will teach you how they navigate, how they scour the land for herbs and plants to sustain them, the legends that surround them and the knowledge they use to survive then and now.

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    Experiences picked by our destination specialists

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    • Hike the untouristed Loita Hills preview image
    • Swim in the pools below Entasopia Falls preview image
    • Watch turacos and rollers with an expert guide preview image

    Walk with wildlife through Loita's forests

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    Spot monkeys, impalas and even elephants or buffalos on a walking safari through the richly forested terrain led by an experienced Maasai guide

    Learn Maasai plant knowledge with a local guide

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    Learn how the local Maasai community care for the land, as well as the medicinal, spiritual and practical significance of each of the plants and trees that grows there

    Hike the untouristed Loita Hills

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    Embrace the calm of the area’s relatively untouristed landscapes and reconnect with nature though guided walks and hikes

    Swim in the pools below Entasopia Falls

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    Hike to Entasopia Falls to enjoy scenic landscapes, and cool off with a swim in natural pools along the way

    Watch turacos and rollers with an expert guide

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    Go birdwatching with an expert guide, keeping an eye out for turacos and lilac-breasted rollers, as well as water birds among the wetlands

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    When to visit the Loita Forest

    The best time to visit the Loita Forest is during one of Kenya’s two dry seasons, which run from June to October and January to February. The thinner vegetation makes it easier to spot animals, who gather round the remaining watering holes, while the drier conditions are pleasant for hiking and outdoor experiences.

    As the Loita Forest sits at a high altitude, between 2,000 – 2,600 metres, temperatures here are cooler than lowland parts of Kenya. Daytime temperatures can reach up to 25°C (77°F), but nights and early mornings are chilly, often around 10°C (50°F).

    Dry season

    June–October, January–February

    Wet season

    March–May, November–December

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